MSA ALTAIR 5X Multigas Detectors
Every MSA ALTAIR 5X listing we stock, with its price and add to cart: 6 listings, 8 part numbers; the MSA ALTAIR 5X: a pumped detector for up to 6 gases with XCell sensors, PID and IR options, IP65, a 10 ft drop test and a 3-year warranty, as MSA lists it. Figures below are as published by the manufacturer. Ships in 1–2 business days; most orders arrive in 3–7 business days.
Monitors by part number (8)
| Part number | Item | Gases | Sampling | Version / kit | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 10116927 | MSA ALTAIR 5X 5-Gas Monitor, LEL/O2/H2S/CO/SO2, 2 Part Numbers | LEL/O2/H2S/CO/SO2 | Pump (sample draw) | monochrome display · standard kit (10 ft sampling line, 1 ft probe) · charcoal | $4979.70 | |
| 10116929 | MSA ALTAIR 5X 5-Gas Monitor, LEL/O2/H2S/CO/SO2, 2 Part Numbers | LEL/O2/H2S/CO/SO2 | Pump (sample draw) | monochrome display · standard kit (10 ft sampling line, 1 ft probe) · charcoal | $5415.76 | |
 | 10116925 | MSA 10116925 ALTAIR 5X 5-Gas Monitor, LEL/O2/H2S/CO/SO2, Monochrome display | LEL/O2/H2S/CO/SO2 | Pump (sample draw) | monochrome display · instrument only · charcoal | $4712.00 | |
 | 10165445 | MSA ALTAIR 5X 5-Gas Monitor, LEL/O2/H2S/CO/PID, 2 Part Numbers | LEL/O2/H2S/CO/PID | Pump (sample draw) | color display · instrument only · charcoal | $6829.56 | |
| 10165446 | MSA ALTAIR 5X 5-Gas Monitor, LEL/O2/H2S/CO/PID, 2 Part Numbers | LEL/O2/H2S/CO/PID | Pump (sample draw) | color display · instrument only · charcoal | $7303.85 | |
 | 10116924 | MSA 10116924 ALTAIR 5X 4-Gas Monitor, LEL/O2/H2S/CO, Monochrome display | LEL/O2/H2S/CO | Pump (sample draw) | monochrome display · instrument only · charcoal | $3576.83 | |
 | 10116926 | MSA 10116926 ALTAIR 5X 4-Gas Monitor, LEL/O2/H2S/CO, Monochrome display | LEL/O2/H2S/CO | Pump (sample draw) | monochrome display · standard kit (10 ft sampling line, 1 ft probe) · charcoal | $4034.73 | |
 | 10116928 | MSA 10116928 ALTAIR 5X 4-Gas Monitor, LEL/O2/H2S/CO, Color display, Deluxe Kit | LEL/O2/H2S/CO | Pump (sample draw) | color display · deluxe kit (color display, 10 ft sampling line, 1 ft probe) · charcoal | $4470.80 |
Source: Part numbers and descriptions as the manufacturer prints them; prices from the store.
ALTAIR 5X specifications
| Item | MSA data |
|---|---|
| ALTAIR 5X: Sampling | Pump (sample draw) |
| ALTAIR 5X: Ingress protection | IP65 (third-party certification for dust and water ingress) |
| ALTAIR 5X: Drop test | 10 ft (3 m) drop test |
| ALTAIR 5X: Warranty | 3 years on the detector and the LEL, O2, H2S, CO, SO2, NO2 and IR sensors; 2 years on the NH3 and Cl2 sensors |
| ALTAIR 5X: Approvals (selector) | UL; CSA (per part number) |
Source: MSA ALTAIR 5X Multigas Detector sell sheet 0802-84-MC and Features and Benefits 0802-79-MC (PDF); MSA Safety Equipment Catalog 2026-2027 (PDF).
ALTAIR 5X sensor ranges
| Model | Gas | Range and resolution (as printed) |
|---|---|---|
| ALTAIR 5X | combustible gas (LEL) | 0-100% LEL (1% LEL); 0-5% vol CH4 (0.05% vol) |
| ALTAIR 5X | oxygen (O2) | 0-30% vol (0.1% vol) |
| ALTAIR 5X | carbon monoxide (CO) | 0-2000 ppm (1 ppm); CO-HC 0-10,000 ppm (5 ppm) |
| ALTAIR 5X | hydrogen sulfide (H2S) | 0-200 ppm (1 ppm); H2S-LC 0-100 ppm (0.1 ppm) |
| ALTAIR 5X | sulfur dioxide (SO2) | 0-20 ppm (0.1 ppm) |
| ALTAIR 5X | chlorine (Cl2) | 0-10 ppm (0.05 ppm) |
| ALTAIR 5X | ammonia (NH3) | 0-100 ppm (1 ppm) |
| ALTAIR 5X | nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 0-20 ppm (0.1 ppm); XCell NO2 0-50 ppm (0.1 ppm) |
| ALTAIR 5X | chlorine dioxide (ClO2) | 0-1 ppm (0.01 ppm) |
| ALTAIR 5X | phosphine (PH3) | 0-5 ppm (0.05 ppm) |
| ALTAIR 5X | hydrogen cyanide (HCN) | 0-30 ppm (0.5 ppm) |
| ALTAIR 5X | carbon dioxide (CO2) | 0-10% vol (0.01% vol) |
| ALTAIR 5X | volatile organic compounds (VOC, PID sensor) | PID 10.6 eV 0-999 ppm (0.1 ppm), 1000-2000 ppm (1 ppm) |
Source: MSA ALTAIR 5X Multigas Detector sell sheet 0802-84-MC and Features and Benefits 0802-79-MC (PDF); MSA Safety Equipment Catalog 2026-2027 (PDF).
Approvals, as MSA prints them
| Mark | As printed |
|---|---|
| ALTAIR 5X: Approvals | UL and CSA part numbers are listed separately by MSA (UL P/N and CSA P/N); the approval label is per configuration. MSA prints "Approvals subject to change without notice and may differ based on configuration, part number and/or country" on the product page. |
Source: MSA ALTAIR 5X Multigas Detector sell sheet 0802-84-MC and Features and Benefits 0802-79-MC (PDF); MSA Safety Equipment Catalog 2026-2027 (PDF). The label on the instrument governs.
ALTAIR 5X documents
- FAQ: ALTAIR 5X Multigas Detector (PDF)
- Brochure: ALTAIR 5X Multigas Detector Features & Benefits (PDF)
- ALTAIR 5X Multigas Detector with XCell Sensor Technology Sell Sheet (PDF)
- Technical Bulletin: Impact of using an ALTAIR 5X Gas Detector Configured with Both Phosphine & Hydrogen Sulfide Sensors (PDF)
- Data Sheet: Training Program for MSA Portable Instruments Maintenance, Service & Repair (PDF)
- Technical Information: PID sensor (PDF)
- Technical Bulletin: Photoionization Detectors (PIDs) Theory, Uses, and Applications (PDF)
- Technical Bulletin: ALTAIR 2X, 4XR & 5X Gas Detectors & ALTAIR io 4 Gas Detection Wearable & ALTAIR io 6 Multigas Detector Electrochemical Sensor Cross-Sensitivity Data (PDF)
- Instruction Manual: ALTAIR 5XM Multigas Detector (PDF)
- Addendum: ALTAIR 5X / XIR Standards Compliance Certifications (PDF)
- Addendum: ALTAIR 5X PID Standards Compliance Certifications (PDF)
- Instruction Manual: Dilution Tube (PDF)
Source: MSA product pages, fetched Nov 10 2026.
Guides: bump test vs calibration · how to read a gas monitor alarm · what Class I Div 1 means · ATEX vs intrinsically safe · sensor life · gas detection records · every gas monitor by gas, sampling and battery.
MSA ALTAIR 5X Multigas Detectors questions
Which ALTAIR 5X listings do you stock? 1011692, 10116925, 1016544, 10116924, 10116926, 10116928.
Where do the figures on this page come from? From the MSA product pages and documents fetched Nov 10 2026 and the MSA bulletins and 2026-2027 catalog; each product page cites its source under every table.
How do I pick the right part number? Open the product page: it lists the gases, kit contents, fits and alarm set points as the manufacturer prints them, with the related part numbers in the same family.
Do you ship nationwide? Yes. Ships in 1–2 business days; most orders arrive in 3–7 business days.